2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FP11 AEW

The Volkswagen Tiguan passed its most recent MOT on 25 February 2026 at 123,018 miles, having failed five days earlier on 20 February 2026 at 122,917 miles. The failure required a new tyre with exposed ply or cords and a front wishbone rear bush replacement, while corrosion to the rear subframe and front suspension carried over as an advisory. The maintenance trend is worsening: structural corrosion first noted in February 2025 has persisted into 2026, and suspension wear has now escalated from an advisory to a failure point. Recorded mileage rose from 88,934 in February 2023 to 101,936 in February 2024, then to 112,273 in February 2025 and 123,018 by February 2026. That equates to roughly 11,000 to 12,000 miles per year across the last three tests, above the lifetime average of 8,201 miles per year. The February 2026 failure at 122,917 miles, just 101 miles below the pass, shows the owner addressed the defects promptly rather than leaving the vehicle idle. A buyer should physically inspect the rear subframe and front suspension for progressive corrosion, as the tester flagged this in both 2025 and 2026. The February 2025 pass noted front brake imbalance with the near side low and a dashboard fault; these were not re-tested in 2026, so caliper binding or disc wear may remain unresolved. The February 2023 test showed all four tyres worn on edges, and the February 2026 failure for exposed cords suggests tyre rotation or replacement discipline was poor. Suspension bushes demand close examination. The front wishbone rear bush failed in February 2026, and earlier edge tyre wear hints at alignment or bush degradation since 2023. Given the vehicle's age and the recurring corrosion advisories, a ramp inspection of structural integrity beneath the sills and subframe is essential before purchase.